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Living Will FAQs - Should I Hire a Lawyer to Write My Living Will?

Frequently asked questions about hiring a lawyer and what your options are should you decide to create a will on your own. Thoughtful tips that will help you make an informed decision based on your particular situation. Getting a will created by an attorney is best in some cases, other times it is n

How to Change or Update Your Will

Despite its purpose, a will is a living document, meaning it should be updated or changed as situations warrant and life changes occur. We discuss how wills are updated or changed.

Family Statute Law Amendment Act of 2008

The Family Statute Law Amendment Act of 2008 was legislation that made key changes to the existing family law statutes of the Canadian province of Ontario. This bill, No. 133, was introduced in 2008 by Chris Bentley, the Ontario Attorney General, but not enacted by the provincial legislature until M

How Montana Living Trusts Are Handled

In Montana, living trusts are designed to separate the legal ownership of property from the original owner (trustor). The trustor creates an agreement (the trust) and initiates separate legal transactions to transfer the ownership of property to the trust.

How to Create 3D Cufflinks

Holographic 3-D cufflinks demonstrate that you are a man of discerning sartorial tastes. Whether to add a little panache to a tuxedo for a wedding or just for looking sharp at a business meeting, adding a third dimension to cufflinks will definitely get you noticed.

Family Trusts - Why You Should Have One

A family trust is the relationship in which trustees are obligated to be responsible for a property for someone elses benefit (beneficiaries). The beneficiaries do not receive a fixed amount from the trusts, instead it is in the trustees discretion and judgment which beneficiary shall receive what a

How to Locate a Lost Will When Someone Dies

When a person dies, he might leave a last will and testament. If the will is lost before the decedent's estate is probated, it can be found in a few ways. If the will can't be recovered, the estate is considered "intestate" and the court probates the estate. Laws vary by state, but in general the pr

How to Create a Legal Will Online

Being young, we had never thought about writing wills, but as we so painfully learned, being young is no guarantee that something tragic won't happen, and no excuse not to have your affairs in order.With the availability of websites that allow you create a legal will online, no excuse is good e

How to Receive Cash from the Lawn Mower Class Action Settlement

A class action settlement was recently reached between a group of small engine and lawn mower manufacturers and the class representatives. In the settlement, each member of the class is entitled to $35. You are a member of the class if you purchased a lawn mower of 30 horsepower or less between Jan.

California Safe Deposit Box Laws on Death

A survivor who has a key to a decedent's safe deposit box is allowed to inventory it.dice box image by MLProject from Fotolia.comUnder California law, when a person dies and has a safe deposit box at a financial institution, a survivor with a key to the box can be given access to it for...

What Are The Grounds For Contesting a Will?

Whenever someone dies and leaves a will, there is always the chance that certain people aren't going to be happy with the contents of the it.This can lead people to believe that they have grounds for contesting the will.The truth is that it is very difficult to contest a will without meeting a

Does the Beneficiary of a Living Trust Need to Know That the Trust Exists?

A trust is a common estate plan that offers certain advantages, such as probate avoidance and privacy. The beneficiaries benefit from the terms of the trust; they are entitled to the equitable interests in the trust. While the grantor (the trust creator) is still living, beneficiaries do not need to

How to be HIPAA Compliant

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), outlines protection guidelines for the electronic storage and transfer of individuals' confidential health records. Doctors' offices, hospitals, insurance companies and any other entities that deal directly with a person's medical reco

How to Get Compensation for a Violation of Covenants in a Warranty Deed

Although a discussion of the differences between the various types of deeds is not particularly exciting, when a title dispute arises, you and your lawyer will take a sudden interest in the type of deed used to acquire your property. If you used a warranty deed to acquire ownership, certain covenant

How to Find Out If There Is a Restraining Order Out on Me?

If you faced conflicts with another person, particularly a significant other, you may wonder whether a restraining order is in force against you. There are two primary resources through which you can determine whether there is an outstanding restraining order naming you as the respondent. In the end

How to Create Heat Race Brackets

Race-based events are a great way to bring groups of people together that share common interests. Watching participants make their way through race and bracket heats toward an eventual champion will take time but it undoubtedly increases the competitive spirit of participants and the enjoyment of sp

How to Create an SDO ID

Super Dancer Online, or SDO, is an online dancing pad game that uses a virtual character specific to the user. The character changes size based on the amount of exercise the player does daily. The game has become popular for its incorporation of fitness and weight loss into an enjoyable activity. Th

Who Inherits in Arizona When There's No Will?

When someone dies without a will in Arizona, the intestacy laws found in the Arizona Probate Code will dictate who will inherit the deceased person's estate. Here you will find a summary of the laws of intestacy succession in Arizona.

How to Find a Deed of Trust

A deed of trust serves the function of mortgage by making a borrower's land collateral for a loan; however, unlike a mortgage, a deed of trust employs a third party, a trustee, either an attorney or some other company. The neutral trustee holds the title temporarily until the loan is repaid. Deeds o